WEDA Hall of Fame

2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

William G. Gahagan In recognition for his life's work in and towards advancement of the dredging industry, and commitment to sound engineering and experienced-based solutions, the Western Dredging Association is pleased to honor William G. Gahagan by awarding him WEDA's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was accepted by Grady Bryant.

2018 Dredger of the Year Award Winner

David E. SimonelliIn recognition of his extensive and outstanding contributions to the dredging community and to the Western Dredging Association. His commitment to safe operations as a right and responsibility owed by each of us to ourselves and one another has been exemplary.

Anchor QEA Young Author Best Paper Award:Navigating the Future of Dredging Safety, One Project Launch Meeting at a Time - view paperMargaret Davis (Hile Group)

Best Booth Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2018:

The best booth awards were given to:

Pearce Pump & Supply - Most educational

TENCATE Geotube - Most eye appealing

2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Anthony BinsfeldIn recognition for his life's work in and towards advancement of the dredging industry, and commitment to innovative technologies and practices, the Western Dredging Association is pleased to honor Tony Binsfeld by awarding him WEDA's 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. | View Awards Speech

2017 Dredger of the Year Award Winner

Dr. Donald Hayes, PE, BCEEIn recognition of Dr. Donald Hayes' extensive and outstanding contributions to the dredging community and to the Western Dredging Association, WEDA is please to honor Dr. Donald Hayes by naming him the 2017 Dredger of the Year.